VCU Occupational Therapy: Presentations and Publications (2024-25)

Publications (published only; not accepted or in press)

Nguyen, M* (class of 2024)., Ivey, C., & Andelin, L. (2024). Using a capstone experience to enhance inclusion and accessibility for individuals with sensory processing disorders. AOTA Sensory Integration & Processing Special Interest Quarterly. https://www.aota.org/publications/sis-quarterly/sensory-integration-processing-sis/sipsis-11-24

McNichols, C., Peterson, A., & Reynolds, S. (2025). The Effect of Occupational Therapy Services on Functional Mobility for Patients with Cancer in Acute Care Settings. Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arrct.2024.100422

Nguyen, T.**, Pineda, R., Reynolds, S., & Kane, A.E. (2024). Medical and Sociodemographic Characteristics Related to Feeding Therapy Utilization for Premature Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Journal of Perinatology. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41372-024-02184-y

Reynolds, S. (2024). Editorial: The State of the Journal, 2024. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78(6). 7806070010. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2023.078602

Mader, K. & Reynolds, S. (2024, November). Debriefing as a method to foster critical thinking in occupational therapy education. AOTA Academic Education Special Interest Section (AESIS) newsletter. November 2024 publication.

Presentations

Andelin, L. (2024) “Near-peer teaching in an entry level OT curriculum to enhance learning outcomes in an assistive technologies class” AOTA Education Summit, Charlotte, NC.

Andelin, L. & Lemmon, A. (2024). “Data-Driven Decision Making: A Framework for evidence-based practice” VOTA Annual Conference, Lynchburg, VA

Andelin, L. & Wills, I. (2024). “Near-Peer Teaching to Enhance Learning Outcomes in an EL-OTD AT Class,” Closing the Gap Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN

Chu, V., Rolin, O., Perera, R., Thomas, J., Dusing, S. (Oct 2024) Somatosensory processing in children born preterm, Nanosymposium presentation at Neuroscience 2024, Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Ivey, C. & Kohout, S. (2024). Addressing student mental health & academic success: Strategies for support and advocacy. AOTA Education Summit, Charlotte, NC.

Leo, A., Andelin, L., Laverdure, P., & Richardson, E. (2024). “Collaborative Processes to Optimize Fieldwork Preparation, Experiences, and Outcomes: A Statewide Approach,” AOTA Education Summit, Charlotte, NC (Platform Presentation)

Reynolds, S. (2024) Falling in Love with the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System: A reluctant new user’s journey. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference, Dallas, TX. (Special Symposium)

McNichols, C.C., Martin, C., Capps, M., Blankenship, E., & Reynolds, S. (2024). Assessments Evaluating Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living for Adults Receiving Home Health Occupational Therapy Services: A Scoping Review. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

McNichols, C.C., Peterson, A., & Reynolds, S. (2024). The Impact of Occupational Therapy Services on Functional Mobility for Patients with Cancer in Acute Care Settings. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

McNichols, C.C., Peterson, A., & Reynolds, S. (2024). The Impact of Occupational Therapy Services on Hospital Readmission for Patients with Cancer in Acute Care Settings.Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Reynolds, S. (2024) Dissemination of Research in Occupational Therapy and ASI. 60-minute presentation for the Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration (CLASI); virtual.

Watkins, G. (2024, October). Establishing harmony: What it takes to be holistically healthy [Conference Session]. Virginia Occupational Therapy Association Fall Conference, Lynchburg, VA.

Posters - National/International

Andelin, L., Petersen, J., & Auld-Wright, K. (2024). “Incorporating Data-Driven Decision Making into curriculum to enhance professional reasoning for entry-level OTD students” AOTA Education Summit, Charlotte, NC (Poster)

Knott, S., Rolin, O., Chu, V. (Oct 2024) The effect of stochastic resonance stimulation on sensorimotor performance among stroke survivors: a feasibility study, Poster presentation at Neuroscience 2024, Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Manning, J.*, Selb, C.*, Barrett, M.J., Pidcoe, P., & Dexheimer, B. (2024, August). Early-stage Parkinson’s motor symptoms may be dependent on lateralized mechanisms of motor control. Poster session, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab C-STAR Science of Ability Symposium. Chicago, IL.

Manning, J.*, Selb, C.*, Barrett, M.J., Pidcoe, P., & Dexheimer, B. (2024, October). Fine motor deficits in early Parkinson’s Disease differ based on initial symptom onset side and distinct task component. Poster session, Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.

Nguyen, M. & Andelin, L., (2024). “Applying a Sensory-Based Approach to Enhance Accessibility and Inclusion at Discovery Place Science” Sensory Integration Annual Conference, Virtual (poster)

Sharp, S.*, Yaghoubi, N.***, Manning, J.*, Selb, C.*, Pidcoe, P., Dexheimer, B. (2024, October). Investigating the lateralized role of the posterior parietal cortex for fine motor control during a tablet-based tracing task using HD-tDCS. Poster session, Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.

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